Figure 23.2 in your text represents a phylogenetic tree of the vertebrate animals. According to this tree, what is the sister group to the tetrapods?
A. sauropsids
B. mammals
C. lungfish
D. amphibians
E. coelacanths
Answer Point Value: 1.0 points
Answer Key: C
5
Reference: Ref 23-1
According to Figure 23.2 in your text, what is the sister group to mammals?
A. sauropsids
B. tetrapods
C. birds
D. crocodiles and alligators
E. birds plus crocodiles and alligators
A
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